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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1887-10-08
How 10 Make Money,

The following statistics gathered from reli-
able sources are both interesting and instruc-
tive and may be turned into money, so to
speak, by farmers and poultry rasers. The
number of fowl has greatly increased in the
United States during the last five years but
this increase has been larger in the New Eng
land and Middle States than in any other.
Twenty seven States report over one million
each. Seventeen States report over two mil
lion each. Thirteen States report over three
millions each while the States of Illinois,
Iowa, New York, Ohio and Pennsylvania re-
port over five millions each. In eighteen of
the States the annual average product of eggs
nor hon is aa fnllowa.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1887-10-08

Crushed Under a Car.

THoRNDIKE, Oct. 7.
Rev. Roscoe E. Braofofd of Thorndike,
was badly injured on Thursday afternoon
He was employed as spare section hand on
the railroad, and was on hand car loaded
stepped off from the car and benz forward to
remove trig which was in front of the car,
and in doing so fell through small culvert
and the car passed over him, breaking his leg
besides cutting and bruising one finger. At
first it was thought that he would lose his
leg but the doctor thinks that he can save
it. He has wife and is a very much re-
spected citizen.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1887-10-08
Good Races at Damariscotta.
DAMARIsCOTTA. Oct.

DAMARIsCoTTA, Oct. 7.
The Lincoln county fair closed today with
a good attendance. Kennedy's Romeo of
Jefferson, won the race for FIVE year olds {;
best time 3.07. In the $50 race Goudy s
Fannie OF Bristol was first, Pages Gypsy Of
Edgecomb, second, Simpsons Reckless of
Alma, third best time, 2 AZ l2. In the thre e
year old colt race, half mile heats, Benner's
Honest Maid Of Damariscotta, was first, Piper
& Pages Samoset of Damariscotta, second,
Goudy's Baby Woodlawn Of Bristol, third {;
best time, 40.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1887-10-08
A Couple Eiope and Get Married.

PITTsFIELD, Oct. 7.
An elopement from West Palmyra was
planned and carried into execution last week
by parties aged nineteen aud fifteen, says a
correspondent of the Advertiser. Eluding
the ygilence of All irrate father by connivsnce
Of their respective mammas, who, it seems,
approved the act, they went to Lowell, Mass,
where they were married, but it is currently
reported that the martial rite there perform
ed is not legal. The father was bitterly op-
posed to the match.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1887-10-08
jays Business Boom.
FARMINGToN, Oct. I.

FARMINGToN, Oct. I.
A special to the Pennington Chronicle says
The town of jay is having a great business
in consequence of the fact that Alvin Record
of Livermore Falls has purchased the V. M.
Richardson stand there and will fit it up to
accommodate a crew of fifty men to be EN-
ployed by him in building a thirteen fovt
dam across the Androscoggn river at that
point, on which, it is reported, large paper
mill be at once erected.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1887-10-08
UGUSTA MAINE. SATURDAY MORNING. OCTOBER 8. 1887

made relating to him. He wanted his an
swer to go out to the world with the charges.
Chairman Marston of the committee, said
that he should have an opportunity at the
proper time to make full answer.
Frank Jones then said that he had been
charged with attempted bribery and he want
ed to say right there that there was not q
word of truth in any charges that had been
made involving him. He wanted also to say
that so far as any charges involving the Bcs-
ton & Maine railroad or himself wss cor
cerned, all was unqnslifiedly false.
An adjournment was then made to nine
o'clock Tuesday morning.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1887-10-08
Androscoggin County Fair.

LEWISTON, Oct. 7.
At the Androscoggiu fair the unfinished
race of Thursday was won by Fred B., Cleve-
land Girl second, Red Cross third; time 2 343.
In the 2 80 class. Lotta E. came in first, Pert
L. second and Perley third. In the gentle
mans driving class Clothing Boy came in
first, Lottie F. second and L. e. third best
time 400. In the 230 class, Puritan came
in first, Cleveland Girl second and Red Cross
third; best time 2 34
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1887-10-08
Methodist Churches in Conference.

EAsTPORr, i. l., Oct Z.
The Methodist churches of the New York
district, in conference today declined to ad-
NIT of the ordsin of Chas Rogers of Conn,
because 1t was alledged he occasionally
PLAYED cards. The case of Rev. j. J. White
of Brooklyn, charged with insurbordin alton
for not going to New London, Conn, when
last wears conference sent him there, was
also considered. For time he hired a hall
and preached to congregation which fol-
lowed him from the Old Fourth St. church in
Brooklyn He then captured the church
by force closing the mortgage on it. No de-
,i,ion was reached.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1887-10-08
Dragged to Death.

BANGOR, Oct 7.
special to the Commercial says Msyville
Salisbury, eleven wears old, of West Penob-
scot, while leading cow Thursday afternoo n
fell down, and the animal ran dragging him
an eighth of mile. When picked up, an
arm and wrist was broken, the face terribly
mangled and the body bruised, and he died in
two or three minutes.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1887-10-08
Maine Firms fIoycotted.
MINNEAPoLIs, Oct. I.

MINNEAPOLIS, Oct. 7.
The executive committee of the Knights Of
Labor, in session here, recommend boycot;
of goods made by number of manufacturers
who have opposed the order. Among the
firms named are Francis Cobb & Co., lime,
Rockland, Me. Richards Paper Co., Gardi-
ner; B. +. Spinney & Co. shoes, Norway.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1887-10-08
Prohibition in Houlton.
Special to Kennebec Journal. !

HoULroN, Me-, Oct. 7, 's7
The leaven of the new Maine law and Gov.
Bodwell's energy is working here as else
where. Since the signal victory of the pro.
hibitionists last summer the temperance law
has been rigidly enforced and those who
want liquor must now go across the border
to procure it. Thst is the one great obstacle
70 the temperance movement here. but there
is now prohibition law in the Provinces,
we'll supported by public opinion. which i'm
poses a fine of $50 for fr,t offence, 500 for
second, and imprisonment in default of pay
ment Under these conditions ''across the
border" ought to cease, ere long to be place
of safety.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1887-10-08
American Board Adiourns Finally.
SPRINGFIELD, MASS. Oct. Z.

SPRINGFIELD, MASS, Oct. Z.
The final session of the 18th snuual me- T.
ing of the American Board was held, this
forenoon and was largely attended. Rev. A.
II Plumb offered sresolution for he appoint
ment of special committee of seven to
investigate the methods and principles of
the prudential committee. This was de
bated at length and with much earnestness by
Prof Eqbert C. Smythe of Andover, Rev.
DIR. r. G Hutchins of Ohio. Rev. DR.. II. P.
Parker of Hartford, Rev. DR.. Dwinnell of
California Rev. DR.. Todd of New Haven,
and DR.. Noble of Chicago. On motion of
DR.. Noble the resolution was tabled.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1887-10-08
Two Murderers Hanged.

Fl. SMITH, Ark Oct Z.
Silas Hampton and Seaborn Green were
hanged today. Green murdered three depu-
ty sheriffs while asleep. Hampton murdered
an old white man and gave as a reason that
there were too many white men in the nation.
This is the ninety fourth man hanged by the
present hangman.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1887-10-08
The Sultan of Morocco DOad.

LONDON, Ost Z.
The Sultan of Morocco is dead. His l6
year old son has took the oath of Office on
the corpse of his father and has assumed the
government. He has appointed a favorite
uncle grand vizier. England has made a
proposition to the powers that they all send
men-of-war to Morocco to protect their res
pective subjects.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1887-10-08
A Large Indemnity.

PARIS, Oct. 7.
Count Won Munster, German ambassador,
today handed NJ Flourens, minister of for
eign affairs, sl2 800. the amount agreed upon
to be paid by the German government as an
indemnity to the family of the game keeper
Brignon recently shot dead on the Franco
German frontier.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1887-10-08
Yellow Fever in Tampa, Fla.

TAMPA, Fla, Oct. Z.
Physicians here, Friday morning, pro-
nounced the existence of yellow fever. There
are only two cases both of mild type. The
people are panic stricken and the city is be-
ing deserted. The fever will not be likely
to become epidemic for several days if at
all. There is little cause for general alarm
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1887-10-08
Business Failures.

NEW YORK, Oct. Z.
Bradstreet reports 1874 failures in the
United States this week against l66 the pre-
ceding week, 20l, l72, l88 and l60 for the
corresponding weeks in sc, 'S5, "a and 'S3
The Middle States had 81, New England %,
Pacific and Territories l3, Southern 22,
Western 40 and Canada 81.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1887-10-08
More About the Anarchists.

LONDON. Oct. I.
A combined meeting of the anarchists and
socialists was to have been held in Cleveland
hall this evening to protest against the exc
cution of the Chicago anarchists. When the
time arrived for opening the doors, they were
found locked by the landlords, the tenants
DOT having paid rent. The meeting was ad-
journed to an adjacent hall. resolution
protesting against the sentences passed upon
the Chicago anarchists, vas passed.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1887-10-08
Labor Troubles.

PHILADELPHIA. Oct. Z.
The shoemakers who struck Wednesday
because the manufacturers refused to sign
new bill of wages, were tonight ordered
back by the executive board of the Shoemsk-
er's district assembly. 1t is said thst the
district assembly will shortly direct the local
assembly to expel them.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1887-10-08
Isabella Wins.
FARMINGToN, Oct. I

FARMINGToN, Oct. I.
The free-for-all race at the Franklin County
fair. postponed Thursday on account of dark
ness, was finished Friday morning in the
presence of good crowd. Isabella, owned
bv Geo r. Palmer of Dover, won the heat
and race; time 2 So. The first half was made
in lH-
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1887-10-08
Decision Rendered.

RICHMOND, va, Oct. Z.
In the U. S. circuit court today Judge
Bond rendered decision in four celebrated
coupon cases recently argued before him for
perpetuating an INDUCTION heretofore granted
upon the application OF bondhoIders. The
effect of the decision is to enjoin and prevent
State officers from suing and obtainging jud-
ments against parties who have tended cou-
ponj for taxes.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1887-10-08
A Whole Family Poisoned.

CHATTANOOGA. Tenn, Oct. Z.
David O'Giltree. his wife and two children,
living near Tallsed, Ga, were all found dead
today. They had been drinking whiskey in
which strychnine had been purposely placed
by Mrs. O'Giltree.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1887-10-08
Women and Politics.

New YORK, Oct. Z.
At the Woman Suffrage party's beadquar-
ters today, legal opinions were made public
from ex Chief Justice Green of Washingt ton
Territory, exChief Justice McCurdy of Con.
n, cticut, ex-Chief Justice Cole of Iowa, ex-
Judge Waite of Chicago, ex-Judge Culver OF
of Brooklynn, and other equally distinguished
lawyers, fully endorsing Hamilton Wilcox's
claim that women are legally entitled to
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1887-10-08
Doings of Court.

LEWISTON, Oct. Z.
In the supreme court both jaries were dis
CHARGED TODAY. This afternoon P. X. Anglers
and P. S. Sampson were admitted to practise.
The court will adjourn Saturday morning.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1887-10-08
The Volunteer at MarbIehead.

MARBLEHEAD, Mass, Oct. 7.
The Volunteer arrived and dropped anchor
at SIS. She was greeted with the booming
of cannon and cheers from large crowd
gathered on the shore. A grand reception
will be given Paine, Burgess, Half and the
crew, tomorrow night.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1887-10-08
Wants to Meet Sullivan.

MINNEAPOLIS, Oct. Z.
Pat Killen, champion heavy weight pugilist
of the northwest, has written the
editor of the Boston Globe, expressing q
strong desire to meet John l. Sullivan before
the latter sails for England.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1887-10-08
Races at IsOwdoin.
BRUNSWICK. Oct. I.

BRUNSWICK, Oct, I.
The Bowdoin College fall races were rowed
TODAY. The four cared race was contested by
four crews. Jackson, Hastings, Adams and
Russell won two straight heats. Lyman of
's9 won two out of three heats in the single
scull race.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1887-10-08
An UnrivaIIed Record.

Allcock's Porus Plasters have proved the
best, safest, and most effectual remedy for
Spinal Complaints, Incipient Consumption,
Diarrhea, Pleurisy, Asthma, Bronchitis,
Epilepsy, Lumbsgo, Debility, Rheumatism.
Gout, Sciatica, Loss of vigor, Dropsy, Par
alysis, Loss Of Voice, Hysteria, Nervous
ness, Indigestion, Palpitation.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1887-10-08
Heavy Failure in Bangor.

BANGOR, Oct. I.
A Bangor dispatch says that Jacob Stern &
Co, the largest dealers in fancy dress goods
in that city have failed. The Liabilities are
said to be $4,000. Portland house is
said to be large creditor.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1887-10-08
Came Up and settled.
BrppEFoRD. Oct. I.


The case of State vs. DR.. A. f. Cobb of
Biddeford, for maintaing nuisance, which
was to have been tried by the supreme court
at Alfred, hiss been settled without trial. He
pleaded guilty and paid the costs.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1887-10-08
BASE BALL.
NATIONAL LEAGUE.

At apolis-Indianspo 2, Detroit
2
At Washington II, Boston
|.
At New York-Philadelphi 5, New York
).
AT Pittsburg-Pittsburg 8, Chicago I.
The following is the standing of the Ma
linnal I.eApue:
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1887-10-08

Know thyself by reading the "Science OF
Life," the best medical work ever published,
for young and middle-sged men.
mey7d&w1y
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1887-10-08

N NC>> would enjoy your dinner
y WV and are prevented by Dys-
pepsia. use Acker'g Dyspepsia Tablets.
They are positive cure for Dyspepsia, In
digestion, Flatulency and Constipation.
We guarantee them. 25 and 80 cents.
JIM. Mixer. 1914 Water street, druggist.
Take ID. X. and be 0. X. See ad.
mch8-6m
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1887-10-08
Bates College.

The Bates and Bowdoin college mines met
on the home DIAMOND Wednesday afternoon,
the game resulting 10 to in favor OF Bates.
Although rather one sided, at times il was
very interesting 1t was but the second time
the new Bates team have played together and
the almost perfect game they played, sur
prised even the most ssnguine of its sup
porters. The features of the game we're the
splendid playing of Freeman and Rice, the
batting of Packard of the Bowdoins and the
fine fielding and heavy hitting of Dorr, Will
son and Pennell Of the Bates. Following Is
the score by innings;
Innings 4 3 6 7 50
Bates 3 2 . o q IN
Bowdoin 0 l 0 0 0 . 0-3
Base hits, Bates H. with total of II;
Bowdoin ., with a total of -; errors, Bates
2, Bowdoin 10; struck out, by Wilson 3, by
Cary 6; lst base on balls, Bates 3, Bow doin
4 two base hits, Packard, Penuell, Dorr (2l,
Wilson, Larrahee, Fish; double plays, Dorr
and Gilmore, Whtcomb and Dorr; Passed
balls, Freeman =, Call |; batteries, Wilson
and Call for Bates, Carey and Freeman for
Bowdoin. Umpire, Mr.. Thibeau of Lewis
ton. Time of game hours 20 minutes.
The Bates expect to play return game
with the Bowdoins at Brunswick soon.-
The first division of Freshman declamations
will occur next Monday evening.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1887-10-08
BY GRAPH.
WEATHER REPORT.
indications for the Next "a Hours.

Var Department, !
Otice of the Chief Signal Ofic-t.
Washington. D. c.. Oct. 81 4. r..
For Maine Warmer; fair; light TO frest
northwesterly winds, becoming variable.
The Saline County journal. [volume] (Salina, Kan.) 1871-1893, 1887-08-25

As will be observed Ay motto,
published elsew here, the authority OF
the National Mutual Fire Insurance
Go. 10 do business in Kansas has
been revoked by the State Superin-
teudent of Insurance. Much has
bern said about this order In the
Topeka papers which should not
have been said. The articles refer
red 20 compliment the secretary but
reflect upon the other officers. The
facts in the case are the directory
during ihc existence Of the company
has been in the hands Of some Of our
best citizens, vino have established
regulations for honesty aud relialil-
ity. They would not be guilty Of
anything looking Ia fraud. The AMI
madver-ions Of the Topeka papers
upon these gentlemen are outrage
Gus, snd the papers referred to
should make apology at Ouce. The
company will make a statement in a
few days which will clearly
show that the charges made
are unjust i'm every respect. The
simple story is that the conn any
has not enough funds to pay the
losses, and there is ho fraud what
ever.
The Saline County journal. [volume] (Salina, Kan.) 1871-1893, 1887-08-25

The Great Doris = colsin Colos.aI shows
Doris 4 Colvin's colossal shows
combined viii positively exhibit at
Salina Oh Tuesday, August 80.
The big show i'm addition TO its
countless other wonders. will intro
duee here the realistic battle Of Lit
tie Big Horn, and the death Of Cen
eral Custer. This magnificent mock
battle viii be participated in by real
Indians, Elk. Regulars and U. s.
scouts, and will be found a graphic
portrayal Of that celebrated histori-
cal scene. The whole battle will be
reproduced; the ambuseads; the At
tack; the repulse; the defeat, and
the death OF Hero Custer, at Little
Big Horn. For the first time in this
country will be introduced the great
30 horse act, consisting of riding and
driving thirty splendid, dashing
horses around the quarter-Of-mil,
race track, at one time.
The Roman standing chariot anc
yaulting races have been so OfteI
written up and drowned with praise
that it is needless for Us TO say more
They will be seen in all their fir'
and glory. The modern running
and trotting races, as well as th'
hurdle and steeple chases, will b.
given in like manner.
The great Wild-West will be giveI
in all its grandeur; the biOOdles
bull-fighting aud mail coach robbery
as well a. the shooting by Capt
Stubbs, will be given daily and il
regal style. Don't forget the date
Tuesday, August 80.
The Saline County journal. [volume] (Salina, Kan.) 1871-1893, 1887-08-25
Berwick Items

Rain and more Of it.
Quite a heavy rain visited thi.
section Tuesday morning; during the
storm the lightning struck John
Maltby's barn, but did slight dam
age, splintering one side little and
"A email hole i'm the roof. The rain
came too late to redeem the corn amy,
but will fill cisteTns and wells, also
starting up the pasture making
il nearly fresh as i'm the spring.
A great amount Of corn is being
cut up, the binder is used for the
work and thereby saving great deal
Of labor.
A great deal Of sieknes I'm the
country, but those OF the Shelton
family are getting better again.
Miss Ella FOrcht and Mrs Jessie
Hepnerlare reported quite sick with
fever. Mrs. Peter Hitler who has
been sick so long with neuralgia is
getting better.
The many friends of Amos God
frey are sorry 10 hear of his illness.
Amos is a great favOTite in Berwick
and all will be glad TO hear of his
recovery.
Mr.. Charlie DOrnell has sold bis
farm, to whom we do not know.
Mr.. Jonas Shipe put down a we'll
last week which furnishes all the
water needed for family use and the
stock, of which he has quite a good
many.
Mr.. John Shipe and wife, of Sail
ma, came out to take dinner with
their parents last Sunday.
In Salina they call for malt, and in
Berwick they call for camphOr
Nothing like having a name.
Mr.. VIM. ReimOld il occupied kill
ling poison, which is becoming toe
familiar with him. TIGER.
The Saline County journal. [volume] (Salina, Kan.) 1871-1893, 1887-08-25
Bavaria Items.

4 small shower Saturday aud q
fine rain last Monday night.
Mr.. Fred Paul, of Salina, wis Wis
iting his parents last Sunday.
Miss Clara Fritz, of BrOokville
was in our city last Sunday.
Mr.. J. b. Paul is suffering with O
severe attack Of asthma.
Walter Halpine and Henry Melia,
returned from their II. II. tour last
Wednesday.
We understand Mr.. Will Ewing,
Of this place, is at Lincoln Center
very sick.
Mr.. J. Geissler was i'm Salina last
Monday.
Mr.. Larson has added to his resi-
denee handsome pOrticO.
a base bail dance Is we under
stand, spoken OF i'm the near
future.
The first and second nine Of Bava-
ria PLAYED a game OF ball last SatuI-
day, score 10 to 35 in favor Of first
nine.
Don't forget TO attend the festival
at the school house next Saturday
night.
Hahson Swallow favored his many
friends with an lee Cream party last
week
We understand we are Ia have a
barber shop here soon.
As predicted 10y us, the grove
dance was a success. We seldom
miss.
Mr.. Walter Paul one Of the MEM
bcrs of the string band Of this place.
We understand will leave for Topeka
soon. We are sorry 10 lose 40 good
a citizen. I Know.